Sajad Afrouzian

He is an advocate for the rights of ethnicities. Mr. Afrouzian has been arrested on multiple occasions during events such as International Mother Language Day or "Anti-Racism" demonstrations

<coverage-outsourcing id='12257'> Sajjad Afrouzian and Karim Fayazi were arrested. Sajjad Afrouzian who had gone on a hunger strike since his arrest was released from Maragheh Prison after two weeks </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='12256'> Sajjad Afrouzian and Fardin Afrouzian were arrested in connection with the protests about the TV program "Fitileh". They were detained in Tabriz Intelligence lock up at first, and later they were transferred to Tabriz Prison and released on bail. During the detainment of these two brothers, the Intelligence agents had pressured their families </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='12255'> He was arrested. According to Harana, ten security agents has arrested him with the use of violent force and even assaulted his mother. Therefore Sajjad announced that he will go on a hunger strike from the moment of his arrest. According to the report, they intended to arrest his brother, Fardin Afrouzian, as well, but he was not home at the time </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='12341'> Harana reported that the security authorities of the Judiciary do not accept responsibility for Sajjad Afrouzian, yet they also refuse to accept his family's lawsuit for "kidnapping and battery". The report names Mr.Payman Moohammadpour, attorney general of Malekan as the person who refuses to process the lawsuit </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='12396'> According to Azoh, in a brief phone call, he stated that he was being detained in Tabriz Revolutionary Guard lock up and emphasized that he will continue his hunger strike </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='12444'> Azoh reported that his bail has not been accepted and its acceptance is subject to the conclusion of his trial. According to this report, he has been charged with "propaganda against the regime" </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='12618'> According to Oyan News he was released on a 50 million toman bail </coverage-outsourcing>